Strawberry Hill Yogurt & Cafe features veggie delights

Published: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:37 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:37 a.m.

NAPLES — Strawberry Hill Yogurt & Cafe not only serves up a variety of flavored yogurts and toppings, but the eatery also provides vegetarian paninis, sandwiches and more to customers who visit the business, which promotes health and well-being.

There are 15 flavors of frozen yogurt, ranging from cookies and cream to key lime pie, with 30 toppings to choose from to smother the frozen treat.

“We want this to be a place for families to come here and enjoy,” Manager Mitsue Garmon said.

Strawberry Hill Yogurt sits on about an acre that not only has the cafe, but also includes a kid’s playhouse, a fire pit and tables ideal for free outdoor events, including the “Music on the Hill” concert series, featuring music groups such as The Buddy K Band and The Lonesome Road Band. The restaurant opened earlier this year.

“We just want this to be a place for people to hang out,” Garmon said.

The cafe is across the street from Park Ridge Health on Naples Road. Its menu consists of strictly vegetarian items, and Garmon says that even the cafe’s Reubens and chicken sandwiches are difficult to distinguish from meat. Other features on the menu include pimento cheese sandwiches, pizza and veggie hummus.

<p>NAPLES — Strawberry Hill Yogurt & Cafe not only serves up a variety of flavored yogurts and toppings, but the eatery also provides vegetarian paninis, sandwiches and more to customers who visit the business, which promotes health and well-being.</p><p>There are 15 flavors of frozen yogurt, ranging from cookies and cream to key lime pie, with 30 toppings to choose from to smother the frozen treat.</p><p>“We want this to be a place for families to come here and enjoy,” Manager Mitsue Garmon said.</p><p>Strawberry Hill Yogurt sits on about an acre that not only has the cafe, but also includes a kid's playhouse, a fire pit and tables ideal for free outdoor events, including the “Music on the Hill” concert series, featuring music groups such as The Buddy K Band and The Lonesome Road Band. The restaurant opened earlier this year.</p><p>“We just want this to be a place for people to hang out,” Garmon said. </p><p>The cafe is across the street from Park Ridge Health on Naples Road. Its menu consists of strictly vegetarian items, and Garmon says that even the cafe's Reubens and chicken sandwiches are difficult to distinguish from meat. Other features on the menu include pimento cheese sandwiches, pizza and veggie hummus. </p><p>Fletcher Academy Inc. operates Strawberry Hill, Fletcher Valley Market, the Lelia Patterson Fitness Center and other businesses to support the academy. </p><p>Garmon, who is also the director of the Leila Patterson Center, said she follows Fletcher Academy Inc.'s goal to support faithbased Christian education and promote health and wellness. </p><p>“It's been a lot of fun,” Garmon said about operating Strawberry Hill, and she is most excited about her growing customer base. </p><p>“We are starting to have more and more regulars,” she said. </p><p>Both jobs keep the Seventh- day Adventist busy. </p><p>“I have an extremely supportive team so I can juggle both,” she said. </p><p>For more information, call 828-209-6980 or visit www. strawberryhillyogurt. com. </p><p>Reach Schulman at 828-6947890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.</p>